The Court Leet originated in England in the Court Baron, a Court authorised by the King and presided over by the Baron or landowner. It mainly dealt with matters relating to the duties and services owed by the peasants or villeins (not Freemen) to the Lord of the Manor or Baron.Read more on the history page

Who are the members of the Alcester Court Leet?

The current Lord of the Manor is the Most Honourable Henry Jocelyn Seymour Marquess of Hertford.

Members of the Court Leet are all persons who have formally sworn the ancient Oath of Frankpledge.

New members automatically become Jurymen of the Court.

Court Leet Officers are elected annually from and by the Jurymen at a ceremony held each October in Alcester Town Hall.